Jade Butterfly

In the base game, everything is quite simple: five reels, four rows, 1,024 ways to make a combination. Most of the time, you just catch standard matches from left to right. The most unusual thing is the ability to choose any reel after each spin and make a respin for an additional bet. Sometimes it really helps to draw a line of top symbols or catch the missing Scatter to trigger the bonus. All this makes Jade Butterfly almost the only Pragmatic Play slot where the process becomes a little more meaningful — you can turn on the strategy and choose whether to take risks or not.

The main bonus feature is Free Spins. It is possible to trigger them if you catch three or more Scatters anywhere on the reels. The bonus comes with 13 free spins, and the most interesting thing is that during Free Spins, all winnings are multiplied by x2. If you catch three Scatters again during the bonus, you get additional spins. Otherwise, there are no special mechanics in the bonus, everything revolves around the successful appearance of top symbols and the right moment for a manual respin if you want to take a risk.

The symbols in Jade Butterfly are completely consistent with the theme: there is the Jade Butterfly itself, flowers, leaves, gold jewellery and classic card values from ten to ace. The most expensive is Jade Butterfly, for five on a payline, the payout is maximum. Wild in the slot replaces any regular symbols, and Scatter is needed to trigger Free Spins. Low-value symbols (card symbols) are often found to maintain balance, but flowers and gold jewellery are already for average winnings. The main hope, of course, is a butterfly and a bonus with multiplications.

The max win in Jade Butterfly is roughly 13,000x your stake, but you need a near-perfect combination of top multiplier symbols during Free Spins to catch it. In a regular session, the bonus usually gives 50x-300x, sometimes more if you manage to successfully use the respin function. The volatility of the slot is medium - there are series of empty spins, but the chance for a good win appears both in the base and in the bonus, especially if you catch combinations using manual respins.

The graphics here are really cool — a lot of green, everything is smooth, without sharp transitions and visual noise. The symbols are drawn clearly, the animations are meditative, and the music is unobtrusive, even a little lulling. Everything works smoothly on both PC and phone, I did not notice any slowdowns. In general, it feels like playing a relaxing puzzle, not a slot.

Jade Butterfly will appeal to those who are tired of endless action and appreciate the ability to control the process yourself. If you like it when you can spin the desired reel or just spin the reels to calm music, this slot is for you. Beginners will understand the first time, and experienced players will appreciate the ability to manually influence the result, albeit with a risk to the bankroll.

The RTP in Jade Butterfly is usually 96.47%, but as always with Pragmatic Play, there are versions with a lower RTP. Before playing, I advise you to look at this indicator in each casino separately. Volatility is average, so the bankroll won't melt too quickly if you don't abuse the respin feature. I advise you to decide in advance on the limits for additional spins, otherwise there is a risk of getting too carried away with manual mechanics and quickly going into the red. It is better to play carefully, without risking everything at once.